inkomensverschillen
Syllables
in-ko-mens-ver-schil-len
Pronunciation
/ɪŋˈkɔmə(n)s.fərˈʃɪlə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + komen + -s-verschil-len
The word 'inkomensverschillen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: in-ko-mens-ver-schil-len. Stress falls on 'verschil'. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'komen', and suffixes '-s-verschil-len'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Differences in income
Income differences
“De overheid probeert de inkomensverschillen te verkleinen.”
“Grote inkomensverschillen kunnen leiden tot sociale spanningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('verschil').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ko — Open syllable.. mens — Closed syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. schil — Closed syllable.. len — Open syllable, final syllable, schwa possible.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- The 'sch' cluster is always kept within a single syllable.
- The connecting vowel '-s-' is a typical feature of Dutch compound nouns.
- The final '-n' in 'len' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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